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Bumble Bee Child Care Center

Early Childhood Teacher

Pay: $41,080/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Mount Vernon, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$36,080 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Bumble Bee Child Care Center & Pre K Inc. is now hiring caring and nurturing early childhood education teachers that understand the value of play-based curriculum. Candidates must meet DCFS requirements to be teacher-qualified (60 semester hours of college with 6 related to

ECE, OR 30

semester hours of college with 6 related to ECE and 1 year of experience at an early childhood program, OR a CDA. Preschool teacher / childcare teacher responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Developing lesson plans. Meeting the individual needs of the children. Parent communication. Participation in staff and training meetings. Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom. Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning. Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level. Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills. Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff. Building teamwork.

Pay Scale:

Teacher qualified, no credentials is 18.25, pay increase depends on Gateways credentials, max pay for teachers is $21.25

Benefits:

In accordance with our employee handbook, benefits are as followed. 401(k) Health Insurance Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Childcare Assistance Please contact Lacy or Tristen for more information: 618.242.4916

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.25 - $21.25 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person